DIY Dryer Balls

It’s easy to make DIY dryer balls, especially if you happen to have some light colored wool yarn hanging around. Dryer balls are an alternative to dryer sheets, so let’s learn all about them, how to make them and how to use them. What Are Dryer Balls? Dryer balls are just big balls of felted […]

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Knit I-cord Christmas Tree Ornaments

These knit I-cord Christmas tree ornaments are made with simple knit cord, which you can knit by hand or machine. Either way they’re really fast to make and a cute addition to your tree or to use as bag or package decorations. Need more ornament ideas? Check out my collection of knit Christmas tree ornaments. […]

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How to Avoid Cracks in Air Dry Clay

One of the biggest problems with making air dry clay projects is how to avoid cracks in air dry clay. I generally accept the cracks as a fact of crafty life, but I also wanted to experiment with how to minimize cracking in my air dry clay projects. Why Does Air Dry Clay Crack? The […]

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Crochet Ghost Pattern

This crochet ghost pattern is really easy to make, and you can make different sizes using different weights of yarn. It’s worked from the top down, shaping the head with increases and decreases, then increasing for the body of the ghost. Materials For the crochet ghost shown you’ll need about 8 grams of worsted/medium/weight 4 […]

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Easy Scarf Knitting Patterns

Most people seem to choose a knit scarf as their first knitting project, so I’ve collected a bunch of easy scarf knitting patterns for you to choose from. Scarves are a great first knitting project because they don’t have to fit a particular body part. They’re generally worked straight and flat on a short number […]

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